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Hi, all! Maggie's liver biopsy results came back with no evidence of cancer -- HOORAY!! :bounce2:
Next steps ... internist is recommending ACTH test for Cushings and a full adrenal gland/hormone panel. Since Maggie's last ACTH test(a year ago) was normal but her adrenal glands and liver are now quite enlarged, he believes Maggie may fall into an "atypical Cushings" diagnosis. My vet is away until next week so we will reconvene then. We also have to work out a new at-home protocol for Maggie's attacks since the valium no longer is effective. My vet said he has never known a dog to have such severe reactions to pain so I guess Maggie is atypical!
Next steps ... internist is recommending ACTH test for Cushings and a full adrenal gland/hormone panel. Since Maggie's last ACTH test(a year ago) was normal but her adrenal glands and liver are now quite enlarged, he believes Maggie may fall into an "atypical Cushings" diagnosis. My vet is away until next week so we will reconvene then. We also have to work out a new at-home protocol for Maggie's attacks since the valium no longer is effective. My vet said he has never known a dog to have such severe reactions to pain so I guess Maggie is atypical!